Growing Up

-Ishmael Beah was born in the small nation of Sierra Leone in West Africa.
-His parents And 2 brothers were killed.
-In 1991, during the civil war
-At age 13 he ran away from the rebels
-He was taken by the government
-He was going to be killed if he didnt agreed on being a soldier
-The Sierra Leone Civil war lasted from 1991-2002
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